How Much Does Gravel, river rock Weigh?
Smooth, rounded river stones used for landscaping and decorative beds.
Weight Facts
- Weight per cubic yard
- 2,800 lbs
- Weight per cubic yard
- 2,800 lbs
- Weight per cubic foot
- 104 lbs
- Weight per ton (yards)
- 0.71 cu yd
- Category
- Aggregate & Gravel
How Much Gravel, river rock Can Each Truck Carry?
| Truck | Payload | Safe max (cu yds) | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 1,500 lbs | 0 | 3,453 lbs ⚠ |
| Honda Ridgeline | 1,500 lbs | 0 | 3,516 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 0 | 4,636 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen) | 1,500 lbs | 0 | 4,636 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 0 | 4,636 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (3rd Gen) | 1,450 lbs | 0 | 4,636 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford Ranger | 1,560 lbs | 0 | 4,335 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Frontier | 1,100 lbs | 0 | 2,873 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tacoma | 1,100 lbs | 0 | 4,895 lbs ⚠ |
| Jeep Gladiator | 1,200 lbs | 0 | 3,796 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-150 | 1,525 lbs | 0 | 6,461 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,600 lbs | 0 | 6,533 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 1,500 lbs | 0 | 6,533 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 1500 | 1,240 lbs | 0 | 6,378 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tundra | 1,485 lbs | 0 | 6,803 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Titan | 1,460 lbs | 0 | 5,652 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 3,000 lbs | 1.07 | 8,027 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW) | 4,000 lbs | 1.43 | 8,027 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW) | 5,500 lbs | 1.96 | 8,224 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 1.14 | 8,659 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 1.14 | 8,659 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 2.04 | 8,659 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 2.04 | 8,659 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 2500 | 1,980 lbs | 0 | 7,705 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 3500 (DRW) | 6,280 lbs | 2.24 | 7,705 lbs ⚠ |
⚠ = full bed weight exceeds truck payload. Safe max is by payload rating, not bed volume.
Calculate Your Load
cubic yard
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
Estimated weight2,800 lbsTruck payload rating1,500 lbsLoad as % of payload187%Load as % of bed volume81%
⚠ Overloaded — 1,300 lbs over capacity
This load exceeds the published payload rating and may damage the truck's suspension, frame, tires, and brakes. Reduce quantity or use a higher-rated truck.
Standard AWD EcoBoost payload. Tremor package drops to ~1,200 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
2 trips needed with your Ford Maverick
Quantity per trip0.50 cubic yardsWeight per trip1,400 lbs
Could a rental truck do this in fewer trips?
U-Haul 6×12 Open Utility Trailer (with Ramp)3,710 lbs • from $29.95/day
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